Home Networking All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

Book I: Introduction to Networking ................................9
Chapter 1: Grasping the Main Concepts behind Networking .....................................11
Chapter 2: Operating Systems and Networks...............................................................33
Chapter 3: Networking Hardware...................................................................................43
Book II: Setting Up Networks ......................................63
Chapter 1: Setting Up User Accounts on Computers...................................................65
Chapter 2: Planning for Your Network ..........................................................................99
Chapter 3: Installing Network Adapters ......................................................................117
Chapter 4: Setting Up and Configuring the Network..................................................125
Chapter 5: Working with the “Brains” of Your Equipment ........................................157
Chapter 6: Taking the Wire Farther..............................................................................185
Chapter 7: Getting a Better Reach with Wireless .......................................................193
Book III: Network Security ........................................219
Chapter 1: Addressing Internet Security .....................................................................221
Chapter 2: Securing the Airwaves: It’s Possible .........................................................257
Chapter 3: Protecting Youngsters ................................................................................275
Book IV: Connecting and Sharing...............................315
Chapter 1: Dealing with Your Network Connections .................................................317
Chapter 2: Remote Connections...................................................................................351
Chapter 3: Allowing Sharing of Files and More...........................................................381
Chapter 4: Sharing Files: Hosting a Folder Party........................................................393
Chapter 5: Sharing a Printer: Spreading the Ink .........................................................407
Chapter 6: Other Sharing Options................................................................................423
Chapter 7: Accessing Shared Files and Folders..........................................................445
Chapter 8: Serving Files over the Internet ..................................................................457
Book V: Network Troubleshooting...............................473
Chapter 1: Dealing with Connection and Performance Problems............................475
Chapter 2: Fixing Sharing Issues...................................................................................489
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Methods and Tools........................................................495
Chapter 4: Getting More Help .......................................................................................509

Book VI: Networking Gadgets ....................................515
Chapter 1: Voice and Video ...........................................................................................517
Chapter 2: Family Entertainment .................................................................................535
Chapter 3: Traveling Gadgets .......................................................................................563
Chapter 4: Bluetooth Devices .......................................................................................575
Chapter 5: Network Magic: Ways to Manage Your Home Network .........................583
Book VII: Wi-Fi Hotspots...........................................601
Chapter 1: Wi-Fi Hotspots, Hot Zones, and Cities ......................................................603
Chapter 2: Making Your Location a Wi-Fi Hotspot .....................................................615
Chapter 3: Using FON to Share or Get Wireless Internet Access .............................639
Index .......................................................................657